2 papers
physics.flu-dyn2025
Hydrodynamics of Flapping Foils Undergoing Irregular Motion with Application to Wave-Assisted Propulsion
Harshal S. Raut, Jung-Hee Seo, Rajat Mittal
Flapping foils are widely studied as bioinspired propulsors, yet most investigations have focused on regular, sinusoidal kinematics. In realistic environments, however, irregular m…
physics.flu-dyn2025
Harnessing Leading-Edge Vortices for Improved Thrust Performance of Wave-Induced Flapping Foil Propulsors
Harshal S. Raut, Jung-Hee Seo, Rajat Mittal
This study employs high-fidelity fluid-structure interaction simulations to investigate design optimizations for wave-assisted propulsion (WAP) systems using flapping foils. Buildi…